Westport Fuel Systems Names Elizabeth Owens as Chief Financial Officer

Westport Fuel Systems has appointed Elizabeth Owens as its new Chief Financial Officer. Owens brings experience from her previous role at Bloomberg. Westport Fuel Systems is a supplier of advanced fuel delivery components and systems for the transportation industry, including natural gas, renewable natural gas, propane, and hydrogen. Its segments include Light-Duty, High-Pressure Controls & Systems, Cespira, Heavy-Duty OEM, and Corporate.

Westport Fuel Systems (NASDAQ: WPRT) announced on Tuesday the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer, William Larkin, and the appointment of Elizabeth Owens as his successor. Larkin will step down in his capacity as CFO effective immediately and remain in an advisory capacity through September 15, 2025, to ensure a smooth transition and the seamless transfer of duties and responsibilities [1].

Owens, a seasoned finance executive, has been with Westport for 10 years, most recently serving as Vice President, Finance and Tax. Prior to her role at Westport, Owens held management and leadership positions across various industries, including automotive, telecommunications, aviation, and chemical manufacturing. She brings extensive experience in leading global teams in tax, finance, and accounting, as well as broad experience in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures [2].

Dan Sceli, Chief Executive Officer of Westport, expressed gratitude for Larkin's contributions and confidence in Owens' ability to continue building on the company's momentum. "Elizabeth's expertise has been instrumental in the successful execution of several transformational initiatives, and we look forward to supporting her as she takes on this expanded role," Sceli said [2].

Westport Fuel Systems is a technology and innovation company that designs, manufactures, and supplies advanced components and systems for low-emissions transportation technologies. Its segments include Light-Duty, High-Pressure Controls & Systems, Cespira, Heavy-Duty OEM, and Corporate. The company's technologies support a wide range of clean fuels, including natural gas, renewable natural gas, propane, and hydrogen, empowering OEMs and commercial transportation industries to meet performance demands, regulatory requirements, and climate targets [3].

References:

[1] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4489342-westport-cfo-william-larkin-resigns-elizabeth-owens-appointed-as-successor
[2] https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9518522/westport-announces-the-resignation-of-chief-financial-officer-william-larkin-and-appoints-elizabeth-owens-as-successor
[3] https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025:newsml_TUA5FYLP:0-westport-announces-the-resignation-of-chief-financial-officer-william-larkin-and-appoints-elizabeth-owens-as-successor/